Warner Brothers Discovery Home Entertainment has announced the release of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” on 4K Ultra HD and Digital. Directed by James Wan, this sequel to the 2018 box office smash-hit “Aquaman” sees Jason Momoa reprising his role as the eponymous ‘King of the Seven Seas’. Wan’s proudly wacky adventure is chock full of wild world-building, self-aware humor, and massive action set pieces. Read my full review of the film HERE.

This 4K Ultra HD and Digital Copy edition of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” arrives in stores on March 12th. See below for a full synopsis and release information including special features.

About the Film

Year: 2023

Runtime: 124 Minutes

Director: James Wan

Screenwriter: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

Cast: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Kidman, Randall Park, Dolph Lundgen, Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, John Rhys-Davies

Rating: PG-13 for some language and sci-fi violence

Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.

Directed by Wan, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is produced by Peter Safran, James Wan and Rob Cowan. The executive producers are Galen Vaisman and Walter Hamada.

The screenplay is by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, from a story by James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jason Momoa & Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, based on characters from DC, Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger.

Special Features

“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

Finding the Lost Kingdom ​

• Go behind the scenes as director James Wan reveals how he and the cast and crew pulled off their biggest endeavor yet, an epic sequel to the largest grossing film in the history of DC.

Aquaman: Worlds Above and Below​

• When the filmmakers set out to create a sequel that eclipsed the original in scale and scope, they knew they would have to send Arthur and the rest of the cast to all kinds of new wild and wonderful worlds both above and below the sea. 

It’s a Manta World ​

• Black Manta is more powerful than ever now that he has discovered the Lost Kingdom of Necrus and taken possession of the Black Trident. From inspiration to execution, filmmakers reveal how they leveled Black Manta up to the realm of supervillains.

Necrus, The Lost Black City​

• Ages ago the great battle for the earth took place here, in this legendary lost Atlantean city. Discover how the filmmakers created the Black City from its “surface city” concept and its inhabitants: Undead Necrusians (Zombies), to its execution.

Escape from the Deserter World ​

• From idea to execution, explore how the filmmakers created this barren desert landscape and the Deserter Prison, how its creatures and inhabitants were brought to life, and how they planned and executed the daring Orm “breakout” sequence.

Brawling at Kingfish’s Lair ​

• The Citadel is the last frontier of the ocean, a deep trench filled with sunken old ships, stacked high like a rusty city. From concept to completion, discover Kingfish’s Lair, a bar within, where the worst of the worst hang out.

Oh TOPO!​

• The Tactical Observation and Pursuit Operative Octopus is a living legend and all-time fan favorite. Director James Wan and the filmmakers discuss the decision behind bringing TOPO back to the sequel and its promotion to Arthur’s on-screen sidekick.

“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” Premium Digital Ownership contains the following special feature:  

Aquaman Through Fire and Water – Original motion comic from DC

• Arthur Curry is constantly being pulled between two worlds – his responsibility as King of Atlantis and his mantle as Aquaman, defender of the surface. So, what happens when a nefarious attack puts those worlds on a collision course? 

“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special feature:  

Atlantean Blood Is Thicker Than Water ​

• At its core, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a movie about​ brotherhood. Explore how Patrick and Jason bonded over the new unexpected​ alliance between Arthur and Orm and came together both as characters and as​ friends on and off set​.